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Budget woes, federal cuts mean lawmakers will scrutinize health plan for low-income Oregonians

Reevaluating programs, cutting red tape and even single-payer concepts were in the mix as a panel of state lawmakers talked about the challenges ahead at a providers' conference in Salem.
October 7, 2025
 
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Rep. Hai Pham, right, talks about Oregon health care at the 2025 CCO Oregon conference in Salem, Oct. 6, 2025. Seated to his right is Sen. Wlnsvey Campos. | NICK BUDNICK/THE LUND REPORT

State lawmakers are gearing up to point a microscope at the program providing health care to 1.4 million low-income Oregonians to respond